Subtract 3/40 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 3/40
49/6 - 3/40 is 971/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
49/6 = 49 × 20/6 × 20 = 980/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/120 - 9/120 = 980 - 9/120 = 971/120 - In mixed form: 811/120
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